Unbroken

Directed by Angelina Jolie, written by the Coen brothers, and based on a novel authored by the writer of Seabiscuit, Unbroken is the true story of an Olympic athlete captured by Japanese forces during World War II.

Gunning for a gritty tale of struggle, overcoming obstacles, and the human spirit, the movie’s heavy drama will be aiming for an Oscar.

Serious and intensely inspirational, Unbroken will provide a different kind of Christmas movie than the typical sweetness found in theaters. If you’re burned out on Disney’s treacly warmth, this may be the motivational movie for you.